Religion is key to the culture of Tangier Island. The church provides reassurance that a higher power is watching over the island, protecting it from storms and erosion. NOTE: This is a companion to a larger piece on Tangier. TANGIER ISLAND — There are two churches here: Swain Memorial, … Continue reading‘God has always protected Tangier’: Religion on a disappearing Chesapeake Island
NOTE: This piece was originally released for publication in February 2016. RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center on Tuesday hosted the eighth annual Capitol Square Classic basketball games, as members of the governor’s office faced off against lobbyists and delegates faced off against … Continue readingGovernment officials face off at Siegel Center
FILE PHOTO: Justice Antonin Scalia, courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States NOTE: This piece was originally released for publication in February 2016. You can also read it here. RICHMOND — Virginia political analysts say Republicans in the U.S. Senate … Continue readingAnalysts: GOP may regret gridlock over Scalia replacement
NOTE: This piece was originally released for publication in October 2015. HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Several altercations between Donald Trump supporters and protesters broke out at Wednesday evening’s rally at the main exhibition hall at Richmond International Raceway. After Trump addressed immigration issues in his … Continue readingTrump supporters and protesters clash at Richmond rally
NOTE: This piece was originally released for publication in February 2017. You can read it here as well. RICHMOND, Va. — Ever since Monroe Park shut down for renovations in November, the conversation around homelessness in Richmond has grown more urgent, and some say more productive. Monroe … Continue readingRichmond service groups try to help homeless after Monroe Park closure
NOTE: This piece was originally released for publication in November 2016. RICHMOND, Va. — Election Night saw the presidential race play out in miniature here in Richmond, as an outsider candidate with deep pockets beat the polls to clobber his odds-on favorite opponent in a stunning victory. … Continue readingA night for the outsiders: Stoney and Trump